![]() ![]() If you want it spicier, add extra jalapeño slices and let it sit for a few more minutes. For more tartness, squeeze in extra lime. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add an extra splash of the watermelon and lime juice. Taste and adjust. Whenever you make a cocktail at home, taste and adjust to find a balance of flavors you love.You can also leave the jalapeño out entirely! If you over-spice your tequila, just dilute it to taste with plain tequila. Or, infuse it for 3 days and, well, that was too spicy even for me, and I have a pretty high spice tolerance. Infuse it for a day, and it’ll be pretty spicy. Infuse it for 15 minutes, and it’ll be mild. I like to make this recipe with jalapeño tequila, which you can make as spicy as you like. Fill the prepared glass with ice, pour in the blended watermelon juice, and mix in the tequila. To do this, rub the rim of an empty margarita glass with a lime wedge, and dip the rim in a small plate of coarse sea salt or kosher salt. Honestly, this cocktail tastes great on its own, but if you want to take it to the next level, salt the rim of your glass. Taste and adjust, and enjoy!įind the complete recipe with measurements below. Salt the rim of your glass, pour in the frozen watermelon juice, and stir in a splash of tequila (or spicy tequila). When you’re ready to make your drink, blend the watermelon with the lime juice and ice. If you like your drink with a spicy kick, it’s fun to add a few jalapeño slices too. You’ll also need ice and salt for the rim of your glass. Unlike a classic margarita, which includes simple syrup and an orange liqueur like triple sec, this watermelon margarita recipe uses 3 key ingredients: lime juice, tequila, and fresh watermelon. It’s a fun cocktail to enjoy on its own, but if you want to take this watermelon margarita to the next level, serve it with tortilla chips, guac, and your favorite salsa. ![]() Thanks to the watermelon, it’s naturally sweet, and plenty of lime juice gives it a delicious tart finish. If you can’t get fresh or frozen watermelon, you can use watermelon juice although the texture will be a bit more liquid than with fresh chunks.I can’t think of a better way to kick off the weekend than with this watermelon margarita recipe! It’s super easy to make (no cocktail shaker required!), and its vibrant color just screams summer. I’ve been able to find frozen watermelon chunks at my local supermarket in the in the freezer section. If you can’t find watermelon or it is too expensive out of season, you can make this shot with frozen watermelon. What Can I Substitute for Fresh Watermelon? (If you wondering what kind of sugar to use to rim a glass – don’t over think it, granulated sugar works great).ĭip the top of your glass in the water and then dip it right away into the sugar so that it covers the water. To rim your glasses with sugar, just put some water into a saucer and some sugar in another saucer. I have also substituted regular white sugar for that red or green sugar you can buy for decorating cookies (find it in the baking aisle). It’s a really nice wow factor to add when you have guests over. How To Rim A Glass With SugarĪdding a sugar rim to your shot glass takes just seconds and makes your drink look so fancy! I also like to add a nice sugar rim to these watermelon cocktails that contain tequila because it really balances it out well. You switch out vodka for tequila instead, and we recommend adding a chile-lime rim. You will need a blender, a cocktail shaker and a cocktail strainer to make the shot and of course some nice shot glasses. 04 of 18 Bloody Maria Caitlin Bensel Food Styling: Torie Cox This spirited brunch cocktail (that is also a favorite for game days) gives a classic Bloody Mary a Tex-Mex twist. I highly recommend using fresh watermelon if you can get it. Just two thing make this watermelon shot recipe one of the easiest to make – tequila and watermelon. More Tequila Recipes Tequila And Peach Schnapps Cocktail Please read my Disclosure for more information. You can even turn it into a watermelon cocktail with tequila by adding some more fresh watermelon juice. With just two simple ingredients this shot is quick and easy to make and tastes fantastic. The watermelon taste really takes over in this shot and you could easily forget it contains tequila. It’s sometimes known as a watermelon crawl shot, probably because you will be crawling home at the end of the night if you have too many! ![]() If you love the refreshing taste of watermelon, you will love this watermelon shot recipe with tequila. Blend the ingredients: Place tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and seedless watermelon in a blender and give em a good whirl. ![]()
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